Crocodile Island Scolymia #1

$300.00

This rare Scolymia was collected from Crocodile Island located in the Arafura Sea. It has a bright red and purple base with some sky blue/teal splotches. A truly rare and interesting variety not often offered. This WYSIWYG coral is roughly 1.5".

Scolymia, or Button Corals, are a much loved centerpiece for many reef tanks. Available in a shocking array of colors, these are some of the most sought after LPS in the hobby today. Please see below for additional care tips for Scolymia as well as checking out our Top 5 Tips for setting up a reef.

Location

Scolymia originate from in the Indo-pacific as well as Australia. These specimens come from Crocodile Island in northern Australia.

Lighting

Low to moderate lighting is recommended.

Low Light Low light translates to about 30-50 PAR

Medium LightMedium Light is between 50-150 PAR

High LightHigh Light is anything over 150 PAR

Lighting is a loaded topic, so for a more in-depth discussion of lighting, please see our Deep Dive article.

Water Flow

Low to medium water movement suits Scolymia well. Too much flow results in the coral being unable to capture food.

Feeding

Scolymia relies on the products of their zooxanthellae. This coral also benefits from the addition of meaty foods such as mysis and krill.

Propagation

In terms of propagation, this genus is not a good candidate for aquaculture.

Acclimation

Proper acclimation is extremely important considering the stress imposed on the animals by the shipping process. Please take a moment to review our Acclimation Guide.

Photography

The images were taken with a Canon 5D mk II and 100mm macro lens under T5 Fluorescent lighting. Quite a lot goes into how we go about shooting the corals and anemones you see on Tidal Gardens. For an in-depth look at our methods, check out our comprehensive Reef Aquarium Photography FAQ.